Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Online
BA in Psychology Online
Program Overview
Naropa’s BA in Psychology Online integrates contemplative and mindfulness teachings from diverse wisdom traditions with modern psychology and neuroscience. This program equips you with essential skills and compassion to confidently serve others. Choose from concentrations in contemplative neuroscience, psychological science, psychology of health and healing, somatic psychology, or transpersonal and humanistic psychology.
Different Track Options
Naropa’s online Bachelor of Arts in Psychology features tracks in mindfulness and science. The Mindfulness Track embodies deep listening, presence, compassionate inquiry, and meditation, engaging in Western and contemplative approaches. The Science Track is a combination of traditional psychological research, cognitive neuroscience, and mindfulness.
Self Exploration
Through the BA in Psychology online, you will explore yourself, your path, and your appeal to serve. Naropa creates a brave space for students to do deep inner work and explore their own complex identity and inner wisdom. This is an essential step in learning how to guide others.
Outstanding Faculty
As an online psychology bachelor’s student, you will study with accomplished and insightful faculty like Jordan Quaglia, PhD, and Jennifer Bacon, PhD.
Dr. Quaglia conducts groundbreaking research on mindfulness, compassion, and lucidity. Dr. Bacon offers students in Naropa’s Online Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program a unique perspective on addressing issues of overrepresentation in special education, racial and gender equity, child advocacy, and writing for social justice.
Quick Facts About our BA in Psychology Online
- Online degree
- 2 concentration options: mindfulness or science
- 41 credit hours (of the 120 credits required for a bachelor's degree)
- Transfer up to 90 semester credits
- Hands-on, immersive internship
- Flexible start dates
- Admissions open for 2026
Program Format
Naropa University offers a flexible, fully accredited psychology degree online. This four-year program includes 41 credit hours, combining core psychology requirements with concentrations tailored to your interests in both contemplative and modern psychology.
Course Spotlight
Awakening Compassion: Working with Others
As part of the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, this course delves into compassionate action through Mahayana Buddhism’s bodhisattva path and Contemplative Psychology. Students acquire skills like embodied presence, deep listening, and empathic attendance. Practices such as metta and tonglen meditation are emphasized. Practical application is essential, requiring students to engage in attending relationships. The curriculum also delves into compassion’s nuances across various cultural contexts.
Degree
Requirements
A Bachelor of Arts degree (120 credits) consists of a Core Curriculum (24 credits) and at least one major, as well as minors and/or elective courses of the student’s choosing.
For the Online Psychology Major, 41 credit hours are required.
Online Psychology Major Requirements
Gateway (11 Credits)
Set A (9 Credits)
PSYB-101E Introduction to Psychology(3)
PSYB-314E Psychology of Mindfulness Meditation(3)
PSYB-301E Research Methods and Statistics(3)
Set B (2 Credits)
Take twice for 2 credits:
- COL-299E Special Topics: Workshop(1)
Milestone (18 Credits)
Mindfulness Track
- PSYB-325E Awakening Compassion: Working with Others(3)
Science Track
- PSYB368e Psychology and Neuroscience of Emotion (3)
Both Tracks:
Choose at least one course from Set A:
PSYB304e Somatic Intelligence (3)
PSYB329e Approaches to Healing (3)
PSYB354e Transpersonal Psychology (3)
PSYB359e Learning from Trauma (3)
Choose at least one course from each Set B:
PSYB345e Developmental Psychology (3)
PSYB357e Cognitive Science (3)
PSYB373e Social Psychology (3)
PSYB420e Abnormal Psychology (3)
Capstone (12 Credits)
Mindfulness Track:
- PSYB415e Maitri: Working with Emotions (3)
Science Track:
- PSYB462e Contemplative
Neuroscience (3)
Both Tracks:
- COL450e Internship (3)
- COR340e Capstone I(3)
- COR440e Capstone II(3)
Total: 41 credits
Why Choose Naropa?
Internship Insights
A culminating internship experience helps online Bachelor’s degree in psychology students find compelling work in both clinical and research settings. Whether you want to work in leadership, social work, psychology, therapy, education, or alternative health care, your in-depth studies at Naropa will prepare you for a fulfilling career.
Flexible Start Dates
Naropa University is now offering the option to start the Bachelor of Psychology online in spring, summer, or fall. This enables students to extend their coursework over more semesters and/or shorten the length of time it takes to complete their degree, providing greater flexibility for academic success.
Faculty & Institutional Mentorship
Receive a quality online education, with faculty mentorship to guide you through this transformative experience. Our Career & Life Development will also help you make the most of your studies, guiding your professional development.
How this Program Prepares You
Sharpening Intellect
Students of the BA in psychology online will find a broad spectrum of courses, including Western psychology and Eastern approaches to healing mind and body. Some of the curriculum’s diverse course offerings include Perception, Abnormal Psychology, Cognitive Science, Dream Psychology, Hakomi, Nutrition, Psychology of the Five Elements, Expressive Arts, and many others.
Nourishing Compassion
Contemplative education fosters genuine self-kindness and empathy toward others, fueling your commitment to compassion and service. Our Bachelor of Arts in Psychology offers practical volunteer fieldwork opportunities in a required service-learning course that will enhance your interpersonal skills, crucial for professions emphasizing sensitivity.
Career Readiness
Your online Bachelor’s degree in psychology journey culminates with an enriching internship experience, guiding students to secure meaningful roles in clinical and research environments. Be it leadership, social work, psychology, therapy, education, or alternative health care, Naropa’s comprehensive studies equip you for a rewarding career.
What You'll Learn
Mindfulness
Do inner work to heal yourself and find the tools to heal others.
Hands-on Experience
Apply your knowledge in a hands-on internship in your field.
Career Readiness
Build skills and confidence necessary for a psychology career.
Graduate School Readiness
Get prerequisites for advanced learning.
Research Skills
Fuse research with meditation through contemplative practice.
Career Opportunities with a BA in Psychology Online
Graduates of the BA in psychology online have acquired attributes that form a crucial foundation for success in their field. Their sharp intellect, deep intuition, confidence, and compassion lead graduates to a wide path of possibilities in multiple career paths. Graduates of the online psychology degree can pursue further education in the following careers:
- Clinical Psychologist: Provide therapy and counseling for better mental well-being.
- Psychiatrist: Diagnose and treat mental illnesses with therapy and medication.
- Clinical Neurologist: Treat cognitive and emotional aspects of neurological conditions.
- Mental Health Counselor: Support individuals in managing mental health challenges.
- Industrial Psychologist: Enhance workplace effectiveness through applied psychology.
- Substance Abuse Counselor: Guide individuals in overcoming substance abuse.
- Career Counselor: Guide individuals to define and achieve their career goals.
- Marriage and Family Therapist: Provide counseling to couples and families.
- School Psychologist: Enhance student well-being through psychological support.
- Psychology Teacher: Educate students on human behavior and mental processes.
Hear from a Graduate
This program has been life-changing for me and I couldn’t be more thrilled with what I have learned in such a short time. 
Meredith Dada
FAQs About the
BA in Psychology Online
What is the difference between the Online Program and the On-Campus program?
The difference between online and on-campus psychology programs centers on format-oriented considerations. However, both programs are a 41-credit major. Whether pursuing an on-campus or online Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, graduates will earn an identical degree. Naropa extends the chance for students who cannot relocate to our Colorado campus to access high-quality education from everywhere on the planet.
How long does it take to get a Psychology Degree online?
Is it better to take psychology online or in person?
Students attending psychology studies on our campus can immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of our diverse community. If you can’t travel across the country for an in-person education, you will still be part of Naropa’s community and benefit from its unique curriculum approach and opportunities. Either way, students will have a transformative experience.
What sets Naropa’s BA in Psychology Online apart from other programs?
In addition to exploring contemplative teachings and modern psychology, neuroscience, and your own lived experience, you will also have the opportunity to apply the knowledge from your online psychology degree in a hands-on, immersive internship with Naropa’s Online Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. You will experience noteworthy education tailored for remote learning as you discover cutting-edge revolutionary therapies and discoveries in mental health.
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Admission Requirements
Academic excellence and the willingness to carry out introspective work are highly valued at Naropa University.
Learn more about admission requirements and the application process for prospective students.
Undergraduate Students
Admission Requirements for Students with a 3.0 GPA or Higher
First-time applicants with a solid academic track record are encouraged to apply, with minimal eligibility criteria.
Admission Requirements for Students with Less than 3.0 GPA
First-time applicants whose academic performance has not been as outstanding, we encourage you to apply if you are eager to experience a Naropa education and contribute to our expanding community.
Apply as a Transfer Student
If you have prior credit hours from another accredited institution, you can present an official college transcript together with your application and transfer 60 or more transferable credits.
To find out more about applying, visit our undergraduate students’ application page.
International Students
Diversity and inclusion are core values of Naropa University. We look forward to welcoming other cultures and their future contributions to our dynamic community.
Learn more about applying to college and becoming an international student at Naropa University.
Costs and Financial Aid
Undergraduate Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarships are a great way to help with the costs of going to school. Naropa University offers an array of scholarship opportunities to undergraduate students. Students may be eligible to receive scholarships through their admissions application, by applying for scholarships, or by being nominated for a scholarship. For more detailed information about the different scholarships available and how to receive them, please review our undergraduate scholarship page.
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